e-Commerce & Retail Business Coaching | The Entourage

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From margins to manufacturing, there’s a lot that needs to be considered when it comes to starting and scaling a retail or e-commerce business. With so much pressure to stay ahead of the curve, keep up with the rate of change, and innovate as you go, it's hard to balance all this while you're also trying to run your business, support your team, and plan for growth.

Whether you’ve been in business for years or you're just starting out, understand that the game of retail and e-commerce can go 1 of 2 ways - boom or bust. But with the help of a business coach by your side, you’ll have the right resources, tools and knowledge to take your business to the next level. Frameworks for pricing high-margin products can be found at https://www.highticket.io/

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Marketing

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Sales

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Operation

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Finance

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Mindset

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People

Our Members don't achieve isolated and temporary results. Take a look for yourself.

From the successes of businesses such as Verge Girl to Showpo and more, with thousands of businesses across retail and e-commerce and 150 other industries, their success is why we are here. Our business coaching programs at The Entourage have helped transform over 40,000 businesses and guide just as many business owners to build the business of their dreams. See how we've been able to grow and scale businesses just like yours, and how we can help you make your mark on the world too.

Strong growth through
marketing and sales

Marketing and sales are the lifeblood of any retail and e-commerce business. In order to reach more people, get more customers, and grow your retail or e-commerce business, you need to learn how to build a well-oiled marketing & sales engine as well as a strategy that supports your growth plans.

Choosing the right technology

Is your technology enabling your business' growth, or limiting it? Retail and e-commerce businesses that want to grow need to be built on and supported by the right technology stack - from your website, to your shopping cart solution, CRM and inventory management, it all matters. But do you know what’s right for you?

Overcoming relentless & cut-throat competition

Look left. And look right. Competition in retail and e-commerce is everywhere, and there's more of them every time you take the chance to look. Reputation, referrals and positive word-of-mouth will get you so far, but how can you create a holistic strategy to grow and reach more people?

Achieving long-term profitable growth

Between delivery and returns logistics, increasing advertising spend, and inventory and overhead costs, you feel like a lot of money is going out of your retail or e-commerce business. Stop wishing for more money and start strategising with our business coaches.

Building a support system in your team

Stop thinking how, start thinking WHO. Your business won't outpace your own growth as a leader, so what are the steps to bring on a team and enable them to step up and take control of what you need so you're always focussed on your highest and best use?

And giving you the right guidance

You don’t have the capacity or bandwidth to test and fail right now. You want to learn what you need to do and what not to do from coaches and advisors who actually know how to get you to where you want to be down the track. Let us show you how in a 12-month roadmap.

Just a short application and an honest conversation about where your business is, where you want it to go, and whether Elevate is the right vehicle to get you there.

If it is, we'll tell you exactly what we'd do together and what you can expect in the first 90 days. If it's not the right fit right now, we'll tell you that too — and point you in the right direction.

We've helped over 3,500 founders scale businesses they're proud of and build lives they actually enjoy. If you're ready to be next, the first step is simple.

Select your industry

And see how we can help you accelerate

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Retail &
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Professional Services

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health &
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Hospitality & Tourism

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real estate & property

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Construction & Trades

Will I have a retail & e-commerce specific business coach?

Our business coaches all have a variety of experience across multitudes of industries. Your business coach will be picked for you depending on how relevant their experience and knowledge is to your specific stage and challenges. Even if a coach doesn’t have specific retail or e-commerce experience themselves, as we believe no one person has all the skills in the world, that’s why we have an entire entourage of experts, advisors and resources that your coach can refer you to and support you with your growth.

How can a business coach help me grow my online retail business?

At The Entourage we believe that no entrepreneur should have to build their business alone. No one person knows every intricate detail of business, that’s why when you join The Entourage, you’ll get access to our extensive network of leading experts, advisors and coaches, who all specialise in different areas of business to help you succeed, as well as other like-minded entrepreneurs to help make the journey easier. Our business coaches will guide you on a 12-month roadmap directing you to the right resources or experts in our community and program to grow your online retail or e-commerce business.

What will a business coach help me with my online business?

Our business coaching programs are made to be tailored to your specific stage of business, and the needs and challenges you will be facing at your current stage. With thousands of business owners having gone through these programs already and succeeding, you know you'll be able to master the six essential pillars of business that every multi-million dollar business has perfected with our help — Marketing, Sales, Finance, People & Leadership, Operations, and Product.

What does your business coaching program involve for a retail or e-commerce business store?

We believe that everything in business is a skill that can be taught. With an entourage of industry experts, business coaches, and entrepreneurs with been-there-done-that experience across 150+ industries, including retail and e-commerce, and locally across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and around the world, you’ll receive the right guidance with The Entourage to grow your business into one that is scalable, sustainable and can eventually work beyond you.

What are the signs I need a business coach for my retail company?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched at your limit, working harder despite having more team members, and feel like your business has hit a glass ceiling, you need the help of a business coach in your retail or e-commerce company. A business coach can help you start putting in the systems, strategies and processes to alleviate the pressure in your company as well as teach you the next best steps forward.

How many e-commerce businesses fail?

Reviews looking into the e-commerce market show that a majority of e-commerce stores will fail during the start-up phase.

Those that succeed have found the right product-to-market fit and have been able to market and sell effectively.

How much is my e-commerce business worth?

Determining the value of your e-commerce business is based on various key factors, such as revenue, net profit, customer base, brand recognition, growth potential just to name a few.

You can speak with your business coach on the best path forward to determining the value of your e-commerce store.